Chapter 190: Liu Biao takes the bait, Yuan Shao informs
Although he was only asked to form an army of 10,000 people, this was already a great honor for Ju Yi, so how could he have any objections.
"Open your jaw."
"I'm here."
"I will confer you the title of General Jianzhong, and form an army of 10,000 Jianzhong troops, who will be organized and trained by you and stationed in Guangping County."
"I dare not give up my strength to the death."
The same is true for Zhang Jia. He was originally just a small Sima of another department, but now he has become a general. Although his title is Jian Zhong, this also indicates that Yuan Shu hopes that Zhang Jia can build loyalty and righteousness like Za Hao. Don't let him down.
I understood Yuan Shu’s thoughts.
The first five troops already numbered 90,000 people. Among them, Zhao Yun and Gao Lan formed a pure cavalry force. Even Gongsun Zan would have a hard time affording 30,000 cavalry troops, but Yuan Shu could easily form one. This was the gap.
In addition to the grassland pastures and the horses purchased from Wuhuan, Yuan Shu had at least 50,000 war horses in his hands, which was enough for him to play with as he pleased, and 30,000 horses was just a trivial matter.
With 90,000 people plus Zhang Jia, Ju Yi's 20,000 people, Yuan Shu's troops suddenly expanded to 110,000, not counting his 10,000 guards, plus the troops directly under the jurisdiction of various prefectures and counties.
, he currently has at least 150,000 to 60,000 troops under his command.
In addition, Xu Rong also surrendered to Yuan Shu and was stationed in Tangyang. During the war against Dong, Yuan Shu assigned a total of more than 20,000 troops to Xiliang and was being trained by him.
Changshan's 30,000 militia regiment was ordered to march eastward, plus the 70,000 soldiers and horses detained in various counties, which was enough to fill the newly formed corps.
After the battle with Gongsun Zan, Jizhou temporarily returned to peace. Yan Liang, Wen Chou, Zhao Yun, and Zhang Zha led their troops to the fourth west county. Yuan Shu's next target was already obvious, and that was the Black Mountain bandits.
Ji Ling went to Pingyuan County to guard against the intensifying Yellow Turbans in Qingzhou, and headed north to Jizhou. At the same time, he was waiting for the opportunity and was ready to enter Qingzhou at any time.
Gao Lan once again led his army back to the grassland. After all, it was a foreign land and he still needed his presence. At the same time, he would defend Jizhou against the attacks of the Xianbei aliens from the north.
Ju Yi was stationed in Anping County, which was actually Fuliu County outside Xindu, the place he originally conquered.
At the same time that Yuan Shu settled in Jizhou, Sun Jian also led his army back to Changsha. Liu Biao, the herdsman of Jingzhou, also received a secret letter from Yuan Shao, asking him to secretly attack Sun Jian.
"Now Sun Jian's troops are about to return to Changsha. If I intercept and kill Sun Jian, it will be against my name of benevolence. If I don't intercept and kill him, I may offend Yuan Shao. What do you think should be done?"
Liu Biao and his subordinates gathered together to discuss issues related to Sun Jian.
"My lord, although Yuan Shao is the governor of Nanjun, Nanyang is the largest county in Jingzhou, with a huge population, money and food, and no less than 50,000 or 60,000 soldiers and horses. It would be unwise to offend him rashly."
Cai Mao stood up directly and suggested to Liu Biao.
"That's right, my lord, Sun Jian is the governor of Changsha and is under your command. However, he has repeatedly despised you, and his warships and soldiers have repeatedly violated our borders.
He lost his troops in Luoyang this time. If we can seize the opportunity to intercept and kill him here, we can take advantage of the situation and go south to Changsha. In this way, except for Nanyang County, the other counties in Jingzhou will definitely be unable to withstand the lord's attack. By then, the entire Jingzhou force can be used to expel Yuan Shu.
It’s not impossible.”
After Cai Mao, another person led him to his feet. This person was also a famous scholar in Jingzhou, Kuai Yue.
"Having said that, Sun Jian is unparalleled in bravery, and he has Cheng Pu, Huang Gai, and Han Dang under his command, all of whom are tiger generals. Can you possibly deal with them?"
Liu Biao regretted it as soon as he said it. Sun Jian was brave as the Tiger of Jiangdong. Although the soldiers under his command were elite, they were slightly inferior to Sun Jian.
"My lord, by saying this, he has already made up his mind to kill Sun Jian?"
When Kuai Liang heard Liu Biao's words, he knew that Liu Biao, the Lord of Jingzhou, had already had his thoughts in mind.
"Well, what Xiandu said does make sense."
Liu Biao nodded.
"Such a good plan can defeat Sun Jian."
Seeing Liu Biao nodding, Kuai Liang smiled slightly and was not worried at all about Sun Jian's bravery.
"Zirou, speak quickly."
Liu Bian was overjoyed. He couldn't afford to offend Yuan Shao for the time being, but Sun Jian, a reckless man, dared to disrespect his position as Jingzhou Shepherd, which naturally made him angry. Now is a great time.
"My lord, you can order Cai Mao to lead 10,000 troops to intercept him at Sanjin Crossing. Han Xuanke can lead 10,000 troops to intercept Cai Mao at Sanjin Crossing. My lord can lead 20,000 elite troops to stand by at the back of Sanjin Crossing Mountain. At the same time, I order Jiangxia Governor Huang Zu and Yidu to lead their own troops.
Ten thousand soldiers are ambushed on both sides of Sanjin Crossing. If they hear the drum, they can take advantage of the situation and rush out."
Hearing Kuai Yue's words, Cai Mao couldn't help but feel his heart condense. Not to mention Sun Jian, even his subordinates Huang Gai and Cheng Pu were no match for him. If he was allowed to lead his troops to face Sun Jian alone, he might not be trying to kill someone with a borrowed sword.
"I am not Sun Jian's opponent. Please choose someone else, my lord."
Cai Mao expressed his weakness to Liu very simply.
"Don't panic, Degui. You don't need to win, just a big defeat."
Kuai Yue looked at Cai Hao, and the corners of his mouth curved again.
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Kuai Yue's words, not only Cai Mao, but also everyone else, are confused. They don't seek victory but only defeat. What is the truth?
"Zirou, speak quickly."
Liu Biao spoke again.
"My lord, Degui's troops are just bait. After his defeat, Han Xuan can send out his troops, but they will inevitably be defeated by Sun Jian. At this time, my lord can take advantage of the situation and send out troops from Sanjin after crossing the mountain.
Sun Jian was defeated by Cai Mao and Han Xuan. He must have despised the Jingzhou soldiers. If he was to win a great victory, he would definitely lead his army to attack his lord with all his strength.
At this time, the soldiers and horses ambushed on both sides can take advantage of the situation and come out. Even if Sun Jian is brave, he can only have 10,000 soldiers and horses. Facing the encirclement of 40,000 to 50,000 soldiers and horses, it will definitely be difficult to resist."
Kuai Yue's plan was not without its depth. Not only did he accurately calculate his own strength, but he also deeply studied Sun Jian's character. He deceived defeat again and again, and then attacked from three sides.
"Zirou is indeed worthy of being called the wise man of Jingzhou. This plan is very clever and wonderful."
After Kuai Yue's explanation stopped, everyone was as they were before, except Cai Hao, whose face was ugly.
"Degui, do you dare to be the vanguard of my army?"
"Cai Mao should go."
Seeing Liu Biao looking at him, Cai Hao put away his droopy face and changed it into a righteous and awe-inspiring look.
"Okay, then everything will be based on Zirou's strategy. You all should encourage each other to defeat Sun Jian. I will show my merit for everyone."
"Thank you, Lord."
Just when Liu Biao was preparing to ambush Sun Jian, Yuan Shao also returned to Nanyang County with his troops.
"My Lord, a letter from Liu Biao."
Xu You came to Yuan Shao with Liu Biao's urgent letter.
"Ziyuan, Liu Biao sent a letter saying that he has agreed to our request and decided to send troops to intercept and kill Sun Jian, and also called on us to attack him together."
After Yuan Shao read Liu Biao's letter, he handed it to Xu You.
"Lord, since Liu Biao has decided to intercept Sun Jian with his cavalry, we can secretly inform Sun Jian to be careful."
